Nelani
Girl nameNelani has been given to 209 babies in the U.S. since 2009. It peaked in 2020. In 2025, about 1 in 61,818 girls was named Nelani.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
209
Peak year
2020 (27 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
2009
10-year trend
▲ +160%
Gender split
All girls
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Nelani — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Nelani.
Sibling name ideas for Nelani
Same era and popularity as Nelani, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Nelani?
Nelani has been given to 209 babies in the U.S. since 2009. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Nelani peak?
Nelani peaked in 2020, when 27 babies were given the name.
Is Nelani a girl or boy name?
Nelani is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Nelani are girls).
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